For the 2023-24 school year, there are 96 public schools serving 48,035 students in Larimer County, CO (there are 30 private schools, serving 4,075 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Larimer County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Larimer County, CO are Zach Elementary School, Liberty Common Charter School and Fossil Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Larimer County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Larimer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Larimer County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zach Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3715 Kechter Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5100
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5100
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Grades: K-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #33.
Fossil Ridge High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-6260
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-6260
Grades: 9-12
| 2,263 students
Rank: #44.
Traut Core Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3002 East Trilby Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #66.
Werner Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Mail Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Bethke Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 School House Drive
Timnath, CO 80547
(970) 488-4300
Timnath, CO 80547
(970) 488-4300
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #88.
Colorado Early College Fort Collins
Charter School
Math: 51% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Grades: 6-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #99.
Psd Global Academy
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Grades: K-12
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 South Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #1111.
Carrie Martin Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4129 Joni Lane
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-5700
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mcgraw Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Hinsdale Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8335
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8335
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Tavelli Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1118 Miramount Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-6725
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1414.
Psd Mountain Schools
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 N County Road 73c
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
(970) 488-6550
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
(970) 488-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Rank: #1515.
Berthoud Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Bunyan Avenue
Berthoud, CO 80513
(970) 613-7500
Berthoud, CO 80513
(970) 613-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1616.
Preston Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7300
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 982 students
Rank: #1717.
Dunn Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 South Washington
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4825
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4825
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1818.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Grades: K-12
| 702 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Bennett Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1125 Bennett Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Estes Park High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Manford Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-5321
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-5321
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #2121.
Big Thompson Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7702 West Highway 34
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5600
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5600
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Rank: #2222.
Fort Collins High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Lambkin Way
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-8021
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-8021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,989 students
Rank: #2323.
Rocky Mountain High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 West Swallow Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7023
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7023
Grades: 9-12
| 2,087 students
Rank: #2424.
Rice Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Third Street
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8700
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #2525.
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
Alternative School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: K-12
| 389 students
Rank: #2626.
Ivy Stockwell Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Fifth Street
Berthoud, CO 80513
(970) 613-6100
Berthoud, CO 80513
(970) 613-6100
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2727.
Loveland High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 West 29th Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5200
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Centennial Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1555 West 37th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5800
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Johnson Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Seneca Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-5000
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Kruse Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Shepardson Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Springwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #3232.
Bacon Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5844 South Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Berthoud High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Spartan Avenue
Berthoud, CO 80513
(970) 613-7700
Berthoud, CO 80513
(970) 613-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Riffenburgh Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1320 East Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-7935
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-7935
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Thompson Valley High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1669 Eagle Drive
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-7900
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
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Larimer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
703 East Prospect
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Grades: PK
| 84 students
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-7406
Grades: 3-5
| 310 students
1225 Redwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 419-3252
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 419-3252
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Global Village Academy - Fort Collins (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2130 Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
360 Red Feather Lakes Road
Livermore, CO 80536
(970) 488-6520
Livermore, CO 80536
(970) 488-6520
Grades: K-5
| 37 students
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mountain View Junior High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2540 La Porte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Grades: 7-9
| 33 students
Peak Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2551 Hampshire Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Pioneer Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2745 Minnesota Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Psd Mountain Crest Alternative Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
505 N County Road 73c
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
(970) 488-6550
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
(970) 488-6550
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
407 East 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6800
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6800
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
3891 Stove Prairie Road
Bellvue, CO 80512
(970) 488-6575
Bellvue, CO 80512
(970) 488-6575
Grades: K-5
| 34 students
2890 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5132
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5132
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
1811 West 15th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7000
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7000
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
Village School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Larimer County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Larimer County, CO include Zach Elementary School, Liberty Common Charter School and Fossil Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Larimer County, CO?
96 public schools are located in Larimer County, CO.
What percentage of students in Larimer County, CO go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Larimer County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Larimer County, CO?
Larimer County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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